
The 911 Challenge Supporting the RNLI

It’s no secret that we love the British coast. We were born in Salcombe, and you’ll still find the spirit of those shores in our collections today. As much as we love being by the coast, it’s important to recognise the hidden dangers of the water.
Nobody knows that better than Belinda and James, a recently retired couple from London who have set themselves a serious challenge. The couple are currently driving clockwise around the whole of the British Isles and Ireland in their customised Porsche 911 (aka “Splash”), visiting all 238 RNLI stations – all in under 911 hours! They’ve been raising money for the RNLI, a charity saving lives at sea, which this year is celebrating its 200th year.
Belinda and James are hoping to raise enough to fund a “D” Class lifeboat, a small-but-mighty craft which is involved in over 60% of all RNLI rescues.
We’ve got on board as a sponsor, and you’ll see our crossed oars decorating “Splash”. Our friendly store team will also be showing their support at 12 of the stations along the route.
Here’s where we’ll be:
Friday 13th September
Southwold – join store manager Alison at 15:35
Aldeburgh – join team members Emily & Marcy at 16:45
Sunday 15th September
Whitstable – join store manager Kevin at 11:15
Monday 16th September
Eastbourne – join store manager Olivia at 08:25
Tuesday 17th September
Lymington – join store manager Justyn at 14:05
Saturday 21st September
Dartmouth - join store manager Claire at 15:15
Salcombe - join store manager Ben at 16:20
Sunday 22nd September
Falmouth – join store manager Verity at 09:45
St Ives – join store manager Liam at 14:30
Padstow – join store manager Liam at 17:30
Wednesday 25th September
St David’s – join store manager Sue at 11:55
Thursday 26th September
Abersoch – join store manager Jan at 14:15
Nobody knows that better than Belinda and James, a recently retired couple from London who have set themselves a serious challenge. The couple are currently driving clockwise around the whole of the British Isles and Ireland in their customised Porsche 911 (aka “Splash”), visiting all 238 RNLI stations – all in under 911 hours! They’ve been raising money for the RNLI, a charity saving lives at sea, which this year is celebrating its 200th year.
Belinda and James are hoping to raise enough to fund a “D” Class lifeboat, a small-but-mighty craft which is involved in over 60% of all RNLI rescues.
We’ve got on board as a sponsor, and you’ll see our crossed oars decorating “Splash”. Our friendly store team will also be showing their support at 12 of the stations along the route.
Here’s where we’ll be:
Friday 13th September
Southwold – join store manager Alison at 15:35
Aldeburgh – join team members Emily & Marcy at 16:45
Sunday 15th September
Whitstable – join store manager Kevin at 11:15
Monday 16th September
Eastbourne – join store manager Olivia at 08:25
Tuesday 17th September
Lymington – join store manager Justyn at 14:05
Saturday 21st September
Dartmouth - join store manager Claire at 15:15
Salcombe - join store manager Ben at 16:20
Sunday 22nd September
Falmouth – join store manager Verity at 09:45
St Ives – join store manager Liam at 14:30
Padstow – join store manager Liam at 17:30
Wednesday 25th September
St David’s – join store manager Sue at 11:55
Thursday 26th September
Abersoch – join store manager Jan at 14:15
